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Matt Wadsworth

Matt Wadsworth

Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
  • Divorce, Family Law, Bankruptcy ...
  • Utah
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Matt Wadsworth earned his Bachelor’s from the University of Utah in Economics where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he graduated in the top third of his class and earned the Cali Award in Real Estate Finance and Development and the top grade in Land Use and Development. Primary Practice Although, Matt has an extensive history in civil litigation and real estate transaction areas, his current primary focuses are in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Child Support and Alimony. With over 400 hours of family law related trial experience he is very knowledgeable as to all family law related matters from complex business valuation cases to custody battles. He also files roughly 100 bankruptcy cases per year and has extensive experience in adversary proceedings. He has been a featured author in the Utah Family Law Journal, Attorney at Law and the Utah Business Manual. He has been ranked by Super Lawyers in multiple years as well as being named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, Top 10 Utah Bankruptcy Attorney and Top 10 Family Law Lawyer in multiple years. Matt also is a licensed Realtor in Utah and Real Estate Agent, and is the founding owner of the Wadsworth Realty Team and has a continuing affinity for real estate. Find out more at: Theattorneyrealtors.com. Background Upon admittance to the Utah State Bar Association, he was offered a position with the largest foreclosure firm in Utah, Lundberg & Associates. During this time he managed the processing of thousands of foreclosures and post foreclosure eviction files, giving him the experience and skill to handle Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys’ expansive mortgage lending practices litigation. He is also the firm’s legislative liaison and handles its lobbying needs. Matt’s most recent legislative work with the Utah legislature was sponsoring House Bill 299 with Gage Froerer, which amended the State’s un

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Utah
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10th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
- Current
Partner
Arnold & Wadsworth
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Associate
Lundberg & Associates
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Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law
J.D. (2008) | Law
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Honors: Cali Award (top grade) Real Estate Finance and Development
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University of Utah
B.S. (2005) | Economics
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Honors: Golden Key Honor Society
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
10 Best Utah Family Law Attorneys
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Utah Bankruptcy Attorneys
American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
10 Best Utah Family Law Attorneys
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
National Trial Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
Current
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Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Utah Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Consumer Bankruptcy
Utah Business Law
Due Process in Family Law Pleadings-Trial Preparation
Attorney at Law Magazine
The Mad Hatter's Rules of Civil Procedure
Attorney at Law Magazine
Divorce and Over Encumbered Property
Utah Journal of Family Law
Speaking Engagements
Bankruptcy, Business Ethics, Weber State University
Weber State University
Discussion centered on how marxism deals with market failure and how a constitutional capitalism does.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
Salt Lake City UT Office
465 S 400 E
#100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Telephone: (801) 503-0015
Fax: (800) 381-5370
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
Ogden, UT Office
298 24th St.
Ste. 230
Ogden, UT 84401
Telephone: (801) 475-0123
Fax: (800) 381-5370
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
Lehi, UT Office
2975 W Executive Pkwy #158
Lehi, UT 84043
Telephone: (385) 336-0063
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed